Francis Hopkinson (1737-1791)


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Name (English): Francis Hopkinson
Short name: Francis Hopkinson
Year of birth: 1737
Year of death: 1791
Short Description: "Francis Hopkinson (September 21,[Note 1] 1737 – May 9, 1791) was an American judge, author and composer. He designed Continental paper money and two early versions of the American flag, one for the United States and one for the United States Navy. He was also one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence in July 1776, as a delegate from New Jersey. He served in various roles in the early United States government including as a member of the Second Continental Congress and as a member of the Navy Board. He later became the first federal judge of the Eastern District Court of Pennsylvania on September 30, 1789." - (en.wikipedia.org 10.08.2021)
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[Last update: 2021/08/10]